UPCOMING TATTOO EVENTS
If you’d like your event listed, send the information to: Tattoo Events Listings, NC Music Factory, 820 Hamilton Street #C6, Charlotte, NC 28206-2991 or fax (704) 333-3335 or email Inked@skinartmag.com. We need your listing at least 2 months in advance.FEBRUARY 2009
13-15. Salt Lake City International Tattoo Convention. Salt Lake City, UT at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Hall 4. International Artists, Tattoo Contests with Cash Prizes, Jim Rose Circus, Skateboard Art Show, More! Info: www.slctattoo.com.
13-15. 13th Annual Milano Tattoo Convention. Milan, Italy at the Quark Hotel. Tattooing, Art Fusion, Body Painting, Contests, Performances. Info: www.milanotattooconvention.it.
13-15. 7th Annual Ink Travelers Tattoo & Piercing Convention. Vancouver, WA at the Red Lion Hotel. Tattooing, Piercing, Competitions, Art Fusions, Seminars. Hotel Res.: 360-694-8341. Info: ph- 360-789-8696 or email storybooktravelers@hotmail.com.
20-22. Midwest Tattoo Tour. Sioux City, IA at the Clarion Hotel. Award Winning Tattoo Artists, Piercing Leather, Jewelry, & T Shirt Vendors, Live Entertainment, Competitions. Hotel Res.: 712-222-4101. Info ph-: 712-222-1784 or go to www.tattooshow.com.
27-Mar. 1. Philadelphia tattoo Arts Convention. Philadelphia, PA at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center. Over 100 world famous tattoo artists, sideshow acts, burlesque dancers, contests and more. Hotel Res.: 215-448-2000(Mention the Convention). Info: email- tattooedkingpin@yahoo.com or go to www.tattooedkingpin.com.
27-Mar. 1. 14th Annual Motor City Tattoo Expo. Detroit, MI at the Marriott Renaissance Center. Hotel Res.: 313 568-8000. Info: www.eternaltattoos.com .
MARCH 2009
5-7. The Hatter Remains—1st Annual Reunion. Portland, ME at the Merry Manor Inn. FREE ADMITTANCE! Tattooing all the way live. Hotel Res.: 207-774-6151. Info: ph- 407-568-9200.
6-8. The Hatter Remains—1st Annual Reunion. Portland, ME at the Merry Manor Inn. FREE ADMITTANCE! Tattooing all the way live. Hotel Res.: 207-774-6151. Info: ph- 407-568-9200.
7-8. 8th Annual Manchester Tattoo Show. Manchester, England, UK at Manchester Central Convention Complex. UK’s finest tattoo artists and body piercers, Trade Stands, Market Stalls, Competition and much more. Info: email- sam.harrison@h2-events.co.uk or go to www.manchestertattooshow.co.uk.
13-15. 7th Annual Lady Luck Tattoo Arts Expo. Reno, NV at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino. Hotel Res.: ph- 866-447-7728. Info: ph- 412-531-5319, email- tazinger@comcast.net or go to http://ladylucktattooexpo.com.
14. The Great Pit Ball. Las Vegas NV at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Largest Tattoo Charity Event Ever! Red Carpet Movie Premiere, Art Show, Celebrity Poker Tournament, Gourmet 11 Course Meal, Benefit Concert. Info: www.allornothingtattoo.com.
20-22. 15th Annual Inkin’ Lincoln Tattoo Jamboree. Rosemont, IL at the Hyatt Regency. Tattoo Competition, Award Winning Tattoo Artist, Body Piercing, Live Entertainment, Leather, Jewelry & T-Shirt Vendors. Info: ph- 608-857-3100, e-mail us at tattooshow2@yahoo.com or go to www.tattooshow.com.
20-22. 2nd Annual Havasu Tattoo Show. Lake Havasu City, AZ at the Nautical Convention Center. 25 Tattoo Artists & 30 Vendors. Info: go to www.havasutattooshow.com.
20-22. Massachusetts Tattoo Festival. Sturbridge, MA at the Sturbridge Host Hotel. Hotel Res.: 508-347-7393. Info: ph- 508-835-6559, email- irene@zazaink.com.
20-22. 17th International Taboo Convention. Frankfurt am Main, Germany at the Frankfurt Fairgound. Tattooing, Seminars, Live Performances. Info: go to www.convention-frankfurt.de for more info.
26-29. 10th Annual Tampa Bay Tattoofest. Tampa, FL at the Doubletree West Airport Hotel. Tattooing & Contests, Seminars, Art, Entertainment, Vendors, More. Info: 888-837-1560, email-tattoofest@aol.com or go to www.tattoofest.com.
28. Tattoo Showdown. Port Huron, MI at the Huron Athletic Club. Have your Tattoo's judged by different artists and possibly win an award. Awards, Raffles, Different Vendors, Drink and Food Specials! Info: email- Tattooshowdown@yahoo.com for information www.myspace.com/tattooshowdown.
APRIL 2009
4-5. 14th Annual Belfort Tattoo Convention. Belfort, France at the Hotel Atria. Info: ph- +336.66.02.80.89, email- btfamily@hotmail.fr or go to www.belforttattoofamily.com.
10-12. Bloodapalooza. Dallas, TX at the Sterling Hotel. The sickest Tattoo & Arts Festival you have ever heard of. 20,000 sq. ft of exhibition space with 80 of the top tattoo artists, 50 nationally known exhibitors, contests and regional bands. Info: go to www.bloodapalooza.com.
10-12. 2nd Annual Tats & Art for a Cure. Los Angeles, CA at the LA Convention Center. Tattooists, Piercers, Sculptors, Live Performances, Much More! Info: ph- 661-414-7547 of visit www.tatsforacure.com for more info.
10-12. Tucson Tattoo Expo. Tucson, AZ at the Hotel Arizona. Hotel: 800-845-4596. Info: www.myspace.com/tucsontattooexpo.com.
17-19. The West Coast Tattoo Culture Show. Abbotsford, BC, Canada at the Best Western Regency Inn. Tattoo Flea Market, Daily Competitions, Seminars, Parties, Fashion Show, Live Band, Art Gallery, Show & Shine, Beer Garden. Hotel Res.: 800-771-3077. Info: go to westcoasttattooshow.com.
23-25. Laughlin Tattoo Convention, Laughlin, NV at the Aquarius Resort Casino. Take place during the Laughlin River Run. Artists, Vendors, Entertainment, Contests. Info: (808) 699 0060 or go to www.dermalknowledgeproductions.net.
24-26. 8th Annual Nashville Full Moon Tattoo Festival. Nashville, TN. Info: email- thebloodywolf@hotmail.com or go to www.myspace.com/nashvillefullmoontattoo.
24-26. 3rd Moscow Tattoo Convention. Moscow, Russia at the All-Russian Exhibition Centre. Hotel: http://www.rustattoos.com/resettlement. Info: www.rustattoos.ru, or email: angel@tattoo-angel.ru or manumeow@gmail.com.
MAY 2009
1-3. 9th Annual AZ Tattoo Expo. Mesa, AZ at the Mesa Convention Center. Tattooing, Body Piercing, Contests, Music, Food And Spirits, Temporary Tattoos, Live Side Shows, Celebrities. Hotel: 888-236-2427. Info: www.aztattooexpo.com.
1-3. Oslo Tattoo Convention. Oslo, Norway at the Radisson SAS Hotel Oslo. Info: www.oslotattooconvention.no
2-3. Tiger Rose Tattoo Festival. Santa Maria, CA at Fairpark. An event for tattoo artists thrown by local tattoo artists. All are welcome to join us for Tattooing, Music, Custom Cars, Bikes, Daily Contests, Beautiful Weather and more. Hotel Res.: Santa Maria Inn 805-928-7777. Info: email info@tigerrosetattoofestival.com or go to www.tigerrosetattoofestival.com.
2-3. 1st Annual Colmar Tattoo Convention. Colmar, France at Parc Expo. Info: www.belforttattoofamily.com.
2-3. 5th Annual Fresno Tattoo Expo. Fresno, CA at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Over 100 Tattoo Artists from around the world 7Tattoo Contest, Art Show, Music, Custom Car & Bike Display and a Full Bar. Hotel: 559-233-6650. Info: centralvalleytattoo.com.
8-10. Roanoke Tattoo Festival. Roanoke, VA at the Hotel Roanoke & Convention Center. Tatooists, Vendors, Contests, Artfusion, Seminars, More! Info: www.roanokeink.com.
15-17. 12th Annual New York City Tattoo Convention. New York, NY at the legendary Roseland Ballroom in the Heart of Times Square. International Artists, Sideshow Entertainment, Book Signings, Contests, Much More. Info: ph/fx- 212-982-7700, or go to www.nyctattooconvention.com.
15-17. 2009 The Second Annual Lilac City Tattoo Expo. Tattooing, Piercing, Live Entertainment, Human Suspension, Pole & Belly Dancers, Art Auction to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club, Tattoo Contest, Much More. Info: go to www.lilaccitytattooexpo.com or email hivetat2@msn.com.
15-17. 2nd Annual Skin Art Expo. University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. Info: ph- 877-255-6072 or go to www.skinartexpo.com.
15-17. 2nd Annual Lilac City Tattoo Expo. Tattooing, Piercing, Live Entertainment, Human Suspension, Pole & Belly Dancers, Art Auction to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club, Tattoo Contest, Much More. Spokane, WA at the Spokane Convention Center. Info: email- hivetat2@msn.com or go to www.lilaccitytattooexpo.com.
16-18. 3rd Maritime Tattoo Festival. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada at the Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Center. Info: ph- 902-405-4009 or go to www.maritimetattoofestival.com.
16-17. 10th International Needle Art Convention. Breda, Holland at the Inslag Sportcenter. Info: ph- +31 (0) 183 666 790, email- info@needle-art.nl, or go to www.tattoo-beurs.com.
22-24. 11th International Tattoo Convention Prague. Prague, Czech Republic at the Sport Hall Slavia. Info: email- redandwhite@volny.cz or go to www.tattoo-convention.cz.
29-31. Hell City Tattoo Festival 7—Let it Bleed. Columbus, OH at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. International Artists, Competitions & Trophies, Freakshow, Fine Art, Hell City Sinema, Art Fusion. Info: email- durb@hellcitytattoofest.com or tony@hellcitytattoofest.com or go to wwww.hellcity.com.
JUNE 2009
6-7. 3rd Annual Augusta Tattoo Expo. Augusta, GA at the James Brown Center. Over 70 Tattoo Artists, Tattoo Contest, Art Show, Historic Tattoo Display from Eddie Peace Tattoo, Music, Custom Bike Display Food & a Full Bar. Hotel Res.: 706-849-2150. Info: centralvalleytattoo.com.
12-14. 9th Annual Valencia Tattoo Convention. Valencia, Spain at the Expo Hotel. World Famous Artists, Piercing, Vendors, Performances & Surprises. Info: www.valenciatattooconvention.com.
19-21. 11th Annual Northern Ink Xposure. Toronto, ON, Canada at The Hilton. Hotel Res.: 416-869 3456. Info: dmcgrath@tattoos.com or stuk@tattoos.com or go to www.tattoos.com/nix.
JULY 2009
16-19. 4th Annual APT Tattoo Rendezvous Convention. Kansas City, MO at the
EmbassySuites-TiffanySprings. Hotel Res.: 816-891-7788. Info: ph- 407-831-5549 or go to www.safe-tattoos.com.
24-25. 5th Annual International Stavanger Tattoo Convention. Stavanger, Norway. Tattooists, Contests, Performances, Vendors. Info: go to www.tattooconvention.no.
AUGUST 2009
7-9. Starfire Tattoo Weekend. Poysdorf, Austria at the Kolpinghaus. Info: www.starfiretattoo.com.
14-16. Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival. Calgary, AB, Canada at the Calgary Roundup Centre. Famous Artists, Vendors, Contests, Hot Rods & Choppers, Seminars, More! Info: ph- 403-540-8529, email-steve@calgarytattoos.com or go to www.calgarytattoos.com.
21-23. Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival. Edmonton, AB, Canada at the Shaw Conference Center. Famous Artists, Vendors, Contests, Hot Rods & Choppers, Seminars, More! Info: ph- 403-540-8529, email-steve@calgarytattoos.com or go to www.calgarytattoos.com.
21-23. 2nd Ibiza Tattoo Convention. Ibiza, Spain. Info: www.ibizatattooconvention.com.
28-30. Beijing Tattoo Convention. Info: email- dmcgrath@tattoos.com.
SEPTEMBER 2009
4-6. Hell City 8—Tattoo Vacation. Phoenix, AZ at the Biltmore Resort & Spa. Info: email- durb@hellcitytattoofest.com or tony@hellcitytattoofest.com or go to www.hellcity.com.
4-6. 3rd Annual Castellon Tattoo Convention. Castellon, Spain. Info: www.castellontattooconvention.com.
4-6. 7th Art Tattoo Montreal. Montreal, Que, Canada at Gare Widsor. Info: ph- 514-525-2025/450-477-9814 or e-mail arttattoomontreal@hotmail.com.
11-13. 2nd International Moscow Body Art Festival. International Tattooists, Live Bands & Performers from Russia. Info: ph- 79263804200, email- av@asinternational.ru or alex82@yahoo.com or go to www.moscowbodyartfestival.com.
11-13. 5th Annual Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Jacksonville, FL at the Wyndham Riverwalk. Incredible Artists, Amazing Parties, Tattoo Contests. Hotel Res.: 904-396-5100. Info: www.conventionpros.com.
12-13. 4th Assen Tattoo Convention. Assen Netherlands at DeSmelt. Tattooing, Piercing, Live Music & Performance. Info: go to www.tattooconventieassen.com.
17-20. Paradise Tattoo Gathering. Hancock, MA at the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. 60 of the worlds best artist, workshops, seminars and discussion panels, Tattoo Videos & Movies, Contests, after hours party. Perfect for tattoo artists looking for inspiration and new directions! Info: ph- (413) 527-6574 or go to www.tattoogathering.com.
18-20. Black Hills Tattoo Convention. Rapid City, SD at the Central States Fair Grounds. Live Tattooing, Contests, Art Show, Battle of the Bands, Ms Inked Blacks Hills, Seminars, Beer Garden, Vendors, More. Info: www.bhtattooconvention.com.
OCTOBER 2009
2-4. The Biggest Tattoo Show On Earth. Las Vegas, NV at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Hundreds of Artists, Competitions, Prizes, Seminars and Demonstrations. Our last show was a great success, with more than 400 artists attending. Info: email- rosetta@starlighttattoo.com or go to www.starlighttattoolasvegas.com.
2-4. 8th Annual Boston Tattoo Convention. Boston, MA at the Boston Center for the Arts. Tattooing, Contests, Seminars, Art Fusion, Entertainment, Giveaways. Info: www.bostontattooconvention.com.
16-18. 3rd Evian Tattoo Show. Evian, France at the Palais des festivities. Info: email- evian@tattoo-passion.com or go to www.eviantattoo.com.
If you’d like your event listed, send the information to: Tattoo Events Listings, Art & Ink Publications, 820 Hamilton Street #C-6, Charlotte, NC 28206-2991, fax (704) 333-3433 or email inked@skinartmag.com. We need your listing at least 2 months in advance.